Vaud, Switzerland
Orges
Orges is a locality in Vaud, Switzerland, 569 m above sea level. It has a population of about 333 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population333
Local time14:30
46.81° N, 6.58° EElevation 569 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code1430October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Orges at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:03 · 18:3410 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 17:07Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
109 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
84 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Orges
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 21 km/h · humidity 85%
Today23 Oct11°4°10.2 mm
Sat24 Oct8°3°7.5 mm
Sun25 Oct12°5°15.3 mm
Mon26 Oct14°0°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct18°7°
Wed28 Oct16°7°
Thu29 Oct12°6°
Fri30 Oct17°5°
Sat31 Oct18°7°
When to go to Orges
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 21 | 27 | 25 | 50 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 47 | 21 | 18 |
| High | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 9° | 5° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 102 | 87 | 95 | 84 | 109 | 101 | 96 | 98 | 102 | 108 | 100 | 118 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Orges
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Orges
Outdoors around Orges
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camp sites17Viewpoints11Mountain huts10Climbing9Hot springs & thermal baths1Surf spots1Golf courses1Zoos1
Mur d'EscaladeClimbing
0.6 kmCamping de la MenthueCamp sites
0.6 kmRefuge du ChauderonMountain huts
0.6 kmTour de la Grand‘VyViewpoints
0.8 kmPlage des PinsSurf spots
0.8 kmThermal Centre at Yverdon-les-BainsHot springs & thermal baths
0.9 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area · 13 km of pistes · 7 lifts
4.4 kmLa RobellaSki area · 11 km of pistes · 5 lifts
7.1 kmLes FourgsSki area · 4 km of pistes · 4 lifts
13 kmStation d'Entre-les-FourgsSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
14 kmPortDive site
15 kmNature around Orges
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Orges
Earthquakes around Orges
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record49within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 72 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 132 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 78 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 85 km
Towns and villages around Orges
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Mothe1.7 kmVugelles1.8 kmEssert-sous-Champvent1.8 kmPeney1.8 kmNovalles2.3 kmValeyres-sous-Montagny2.4 kmVuiteboeuf2.5 kmVillars-sous-Champvent2.6 kmGiez2.7 kmMontagny-près-Yverdon2.8 kmChampvent3.1 kmBullet3.3 kmLes Tuileries3.5 kmGrandevent3.5 kmChamblon3.7 kmFiez3.7 kmLe Château-de-Ste-Croix3.9 kmFontaines-sur-Grandson4 kmLes Rasses4 kmLes Cluds4.2 kmTreycovagnes4.5 kmGrandson4.8 kmMathod5 kmBaulmes5.1 kmSuscévaz5.1 kmVillars-Burquin5.5 kmYverdon-les-Bains5.6 kmVaugondry5.7 kmMauborget5.7 kmCorcelettes6.1 kmSainte-Croix6.3 kmChampagne6.3 kmRomairon6.4 kmLa Sagne6.4 kmRances6.8 kmCheseaux-Noréaz7.3 kmCheseaux7.4 kmFontanezier7.5 kmBonvillars7.5 kmNoréaz7.6 kmSermuz7.6 kmEpendes7.6 kmValeyres-sous-Rances7.6 kmGressy7.7 kmBelmont-sur-Yverdon8.1 kmLa Chaux8.3 kmLa Vraconnaz8.5 kmPomy8.6 kmValeyres-sous-Ursins8.7 kmOnnens8.7 kmEssert-Pittet9.1 kmSergey9.1 kmVillars-Epeney9.2 kmCuarny9.4 kmL'Auberson9.5 kmSuchy9.6 kmL'Abergement9.7 kmMontcherand10 kmOrbe10 kmUrsins10 kmCorcelles-près-Concise10 kmCronay10 kmLa Rupe11 kmLa Mauguettaz11 kmLa Russille11 kmConcise11 kmAgiez11 kmMordagne12 kmCorcelles-sur-Chavornay12 kmGossens12 kmChavornay12 kmLe Pâquier12 kmLignerolle12 kmOrzens12 kmYvonand12 kmDonneloye12 kmLes Clées13 kmMézery-près-Donneloye13 kmBioley-Magnoux13 kmMolondin13 km
Orges from above
Around Orges41 places to see, do and reach nearby
NozonNature8.9 kmBuron RiverNature5.8 kmTalentNature8.1 kmButtesNature11 kmAbri de la CureNature5.3 kmArnon RiverNature7.8 kmMont TendreMountain32 kmLe ChasseronMountain5.8 kmGrand CuneyMountain35 kmLe SuchetMountain9.8 kmPetites RochesMountain5.7 kmAiguilles de BaulmesMountain8.5 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area4.4 kmLa RobellaSki area7.1 kmLes FourgsSki area13 kmStation d'Entre-les-FourgsSki area14 kmPortDive site15 kmGiezMonument2.7 kmNovallesMonument0.8 kmMontagny-le-Corbe, ruins of the medieval castleMonument2.4 kmChurch and RectoryMonument14 kmOrbeMonument10 kmAgiezMonument12 kmChampagneMonument6.0 kmLes CléesMonument12 kmMuseum CIMA, automaton and musicboxesMuseum6.3 kmLa Presta asphalt mineMuseum15 kmMaison d'Ailleurs (collection)Museum5.6 kmCenter Pro Natura of Champ-PittetMuseum6.9 kmVapeur Val-de-TraversMuseum11 kmEssert-sous-ChampventStation1.6 kmVuiteboeufStation2.4 kmGrandsonStation4.5 kmGrandsonFerry port4.5 kmYverdon-les-BainsFerry port5.0 kmPontarlierPlace20 kmYverdon-les-BainsPlace5.6 kmOrbePlace10 kmEstavayer-le-LacPlace20 kmDoubsPlace22 kmCossonayPlace22 km
Postal code
1430
Getting to Orges
Bern AirportBRN
71 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
73 kmDole Tavaux AirportDLE
91 kmEssert-sous-ChampventRailway station
1.6 kmVuiteboeufRailway station
2.4 kmGrandsonRailway station
4.5 kmGrandsonConcise (bateau) · Yverdon-les-Bains
4.5 kmYverdon-les-BainsGrandson
5 kmPlaces near Orges
Places with a climate like Orges
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Orges?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Orges.
What is the hottest month in Orges?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Orges?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Orges?
May is the wettest month with about 109 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Orges?
The postal code of Orges is 1430.